Beijing slams tribunal decision on South China Sea spat

China will disregard any findings by an international tribunal on a case brought by the Philippines over disputed islands in the South China Sea, Beijing said Friday after the court decided to consider the action.
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Solons push for grant of cost of living allowance to gov’t employees

While Malacañang has yet to approve the latest bid for another round of wage hike for government employees, two lawmakers are pushing for the mandatory provision of a P5,000-allowance to all civil servants so they could cope with the increasing cost of basic commodities.
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Pacquiao offers free legal service to 'laglag bala' victims

Boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is offering free legal services for airline passengers who would be victimized by the "laglag bala" racket.
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South China Sea ruling in Hague could be mid-2016 – PHL lawyer

The chief counsel for the Philippines in its Hague tribunal case against China over competing claims in the South China Sea said a final ruling could come as early as June next year.
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Comelec extends registration in some Typhoon Lando-affected areas

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Saturday that the voters' registration period in several Region 2 areas affected by Typhoon Lando was extended by a day.
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DFA checking if Pinoys were on plane that crashed in Egypt

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said that it is already checking if Filipinos are among the 224 people aboard a Russian Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
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More CCTVs eyed vs. alleged ‘laglag bala’ modus

The Malacañang on Saturday said that additional closed-circuit television could be a possible solution to the 'laglag bala' modus where airport personnel allegedly slip bullets into the luggage of passengers and extort money from the victims.
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Malacañang: PHL to push arbitration of sea disputes regardless of China's reaction

Malacañang on Saturday said the government will continue to pursue arbitration to resolve its dispute with China over the South China Sea.
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DENR reminds public: Keep cemeteries clean during Undas

As Filipinos flock to cemeteries all over the country to observe Undas (All Souls' Day), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources reminded them to keep the graveyards clean and free of trash.
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14 killed, 5 hurt in Zamboanga City market fire

At least 14 people were killed in a predawn market fire in Zamboanga City on Saturday.
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7,146 approved to take the Bar Examinations on the four Sundays of November –SC

The Supreme Court said on Friday that some 7,146 examinees were admitted to take the 2015 Bar Examinations over the four Sundays of November. Host of the bar exams is the University of Santo Tomas.
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DLSU to start accepting senior high applicants on Nov. 23

Members of the graduating class of junior high school this school year who are interested in taking senior high at the De La Salle University may apply for admission from November 23 to January 30.
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Couple says Menorca is holding their daughter captive; Menorca's lawyer disputes the charge

Candido Yanzon Jr. and his wife Roselie Yanzon, both Iglesia Ni Cristo members, have alleged that their daughter, Abegail, is being held against her will by former INC minister Lowell Menorca.
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Shared Senate bets show absence of real political parties in PHL, analysts say

Six senatorial aspirants belong to more than one slate in the 2016 elections and political experts believe this only shows the absence of a true political party system in the Philippines.
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PHL ready for ‘scenarios’ as China protests US presence in disputed sea —DND

The Philippines is prepared for "several scenarios" if the US patrols in the South China Sea results in a minor incident that China warned could lead to war, the Department of National Defense said on Friday.
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At least 40 killed as Syrian gov’t forces fire missiles into market near Damascus

BEIRUT—At least 40 people were killed and about 100 wounded when Syrian government forces fired missiles into a marketplace in a town near Damascus, a conflict monitor and a local rescue group said on Friday.
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Fewer people going out of town for Undas 2015

There are fewer people going out of town for All Saints' Day or Undas this year, officials said on Friday.
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DBM released P67M in pork barrel funds even with SC TRO in 2013

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) went on to release more than P67 million in Priority Development Assistance Fund allocations to finance lawmakers' projects even after the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order on the fund releases in September 2013, the Commission on Audit has found according to a 2014 audit report.
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CA dismisses Junjun Binay’s petition vs. suspension

The Court of Appeals has dismissed a petition from Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, who asked that the court stop his preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman over graft charges related to alleged irregularities in the construction of a building at the Makati City Science High School.
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Travellers find ways to avoid falling victims to ‘laglag bala’ schemers

Following reports on the so-called "laglag bala" extortion racket by some unscrupulous airport personnel, some travelers and OFWs — the supposed targets of the scheme —  have found a way to avoid getting victimized.
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Will voters’ registration be extended? Comelec to announce Saturday

The Commission on Elections will announce on Saturday if it will extend the voters registration based on the situation on the ground.
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PNoy on tribunal ruling in case vs. China: Rule of law prevailed

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said the rule of law prevailed in the decision of the international arbitral tribunal to assume jurisdiction over the case filed by the Philippines against China in connection with the two countries' territorial dispute.
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El Niño taking harsh toll on farmers, could wreak havoc on economy too

Fishermen first observed El Niño off the coast of Latin America in the 1600s. The weather pattern is said to have taken a name that translates to "The Infant Jesus" because it tends to intensify around December.
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Mayweather on Pacquiao's negotiation claims: 'Totally false'

Floyd Mayweather shot down reports that negotiations between him and Manny Pacquiao are happening.  
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SC asked to declare as illegal VP Binay’s leadership at Boy Scout of the Philippines

The Supreme Court has been asked to declare as unconstitutional Vice President Jejomar Binay’s presidency at the Boy Scout of the Philippines.
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Abad, Drilon downplay new complaint over DAP, PDAF

Senate President Franklin Drilon and Budget Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad downplayed on Friday the fresh complaint filed against them by former TESDA director gerenal Augusto Syjuco Jr. in connection with the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of several lawmakers and as well as the executive branch’s funds under the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).
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Miriam, Cayetano want probe on laglag bala scheme

At least two senators on Friday called for an investigation on the alleged “laglag bala” scheme at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport victimizing overseas Filipino wokers and foreign travelers.
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Petrasanta’s camp downplays graft case as part of ‘demolition job’

The camp of former Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) head Chief Supt. Raul Petrasanta on Friday dismissed the graft cases against him in connection with the AK-47 rifle scam as just part of a “demolition job” of his detractors.
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Comelec: Duterte must agree first to be PDP-Laban's substitute bet

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte must agree first with the decision of PDP-Laban before he can be the substitute for Martin Diño, who withdrew as the party's standard bearer in next year's elections.
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Pinoy fighter Warlito Parrenas gets crack at world title in Japan

Hard-hitting Negros Occidental native Warlito Parrenas will get the chance to be a world champion when he faces young Japanese phenom Naoya Inoue for the WBC world super flyweight title on December 29 at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.  
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Fresh complaint vs. PNoy, Abad filed over DAP, PDAF ‘misuse’

Another complaint was filed Friday against President Benigno Aquino III over the Department of Agriculture’s alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of several lawmakers and as well as the executive branch’s funds under the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).
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Summary of int’l tribunal’s decision taking jurisdiction of PHL case vs. China

The Philippines has won the first round in its territorial dispute with China after the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague ruled Thursday that it has jurisdiction on the case.
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VP Binay gets support from CamSur political families

Vice President Jejomar Binay on Thursday got support from political families in Camarines Sur, a province where he lost to administration standard bearer Mar Roxas during the 2010 vice presidential race by over 40,000 votes.    
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Palace welcomes arbitration court’s decision to hear PHL case vs. China

Malacañang on Friday welcomed the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague to assume jurisdiction over the case filed by the Philippines against China over disputed claims in the South China Sea, parts of which Manila refers to as the West Philippine Sea. 
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Malacañang mourns ex-Senator Herrera’s death

Malacañang mourned the death of former Senator Ernesto “Boy” Herrera, who passed away Thursday at the age of 73. 
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Boy Scouts yet to earn from property deal with Alphaland - COA report

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) has not yet earned or recorded any income from its controversial deal with property developer Alphaland Corp, according to the Commission on Audit (COA). 
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Int'l tribunal takes jurisdiction of PHL case versus China

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled on Thursday that it has jurisdiction over the Philippines’ case against China, which seeks to declare Beijing’s sweeping claims over the disputed South China Sea illegal and excessive.
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1,784 pass Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination –PRC

With a 39.9 percent passing rate, some 1,784 out of 4,467 examinees hurdled the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) administered just days ago.
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Presidentiables share Senate bets in 2016 elections

Political parties in the Philippines have often been criticized for not having clear ideologies that will keep a party's members from running under the banner of another.
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PHL elected to 4th term in UN Human Rights Council

The Philippines was elected to serve in the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a fourth term during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on October 28.
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NDRRMC coordinates public safety measures for Undas 2015

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is coordinating public safety measures during the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Day, a report from GMA's “News TV Live” said Thursday.
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US presence in South China Sea shows freedom of navigation –PHL defense chief

Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin sees nothing unusual in the presence of the United States in the contested Spratly island, saying freedom of navigation has allowed the US to send ships to the area "from the very beginning."
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Aquino’s DAP worse than PCSO scam Arroyo is accused of running, lawyer says

The release of billions of pesos under the Disbursement Acceleration Program approved by President Benigno Aquino III is worse than the questioned release of P366 million in confidential funds, for which former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is facing plunder charges, a lawyer for the incumbent Pampanga congresswoman said on Thursday.
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COA questions TUP’s failure to improve facilities despite increased savings

The Commission on Audit (COA) has questioned the supposed failure of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) to improve the facilities of its campuses despite its PP745.9 million savings in the bank.
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Señeres likely 5th presidential bet, Comelec list shows

Former Ambassador and OFW party-list Representative Roy Señeres appears to have been cleared by the Commission on Elections law department to run for president in the 2016 national elections.
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Ex-senator Ernesto Herrera dies at 73

Former senator and trade union leader Ernesto “Boy” Herrera passed away Thursday at the Makati Medical Center. He was 73.
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PNoy, sisters visit parents’ tombs at Manila Memorial Park

President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday afternoon visited the tombs of his parents, former President Cory Aquino and slain opposition senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr., ahead of All Souls' Day.
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#DuterteSerye continues with latest twist

Even after the deadline of filing for candidacy, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte remains in the discussion for those seeking the top post in next year's elections.
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Youth groups ask Supreme Court to extend voter registration to January

Two days before the deadline of the voter registration for the 2016 elections, the representative of the Kabataan party-list, and several other petitioners on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to extend the voter list-up for two months or until January.
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Ex-PNP official asks Sandiganbayan to junk his AK-47 graft case

A former police director (two star rank) charged with graft in connection with the alleged anomalous issuance of licenses for over a hundred units of AK-47 riffles on Thursday asked the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division to dismiss the case against him for supposed “lack of probable cause.”
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PNP issues tips to deter burglars during Undas

Two days before Filipinos flock to cemeteries to pay their respects to their dearly departed for the traditional observance All Souls' Day, the Philippine National Police issued tips to make homes safe from possible attacks by burglars.
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Duterte already informed of Diño's withdrawal from presidential race –party official

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has already been informed of his party-mate Martin Dino's decision to withdraw from the presidential race in the 2016 elections, but he has yet to respond to it, an official of the PDP-Laban said Thursday.
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No need for PNoy to apologize over SAF 44 deaths, Palace insists

There is no need for President Benigno Aquino III to apologize for the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) members killed during the infamous January 25 Mamasapano clash, a Malacañang spokesperson said Thursday.
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Solon bats for return to two-party system to eliminate unopposed candidates

A party-list lawmaker on Thursday vowed to push for a return to the two-party system in the next administration so that no candidate will have an easy win in future elections due to lack of opponents.
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Zubiri wants to move on from rift with Koko Pimentel

Former senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Thursday asked the public to move on from the electoral protest filed against him by Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III over alleged cheating in the 2007 elections — an accusation that led to his resignation from the Senate in 2011.
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Sandiganbayan defers trial of Elenita Binay’s graft case

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has deferred the trial of the graft case against Elenita Binay, wife of Vice President Jejomar Binay, in connection with the alleged anomalous purchase of office partitions and furniture during her term as Makati mayor.
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PNoy: Fast forward or return to a dismal past?

The question Filipinos must confront in determining the future of the Philippines come 2016 is whether to move forward or return to the old ways of the past, President Aquino said on Thursday.
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PDP-Laban's Martin Diño withdraws candidacy for president

Martin Diño of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) has officially withdrawn his candidacy for president in the 2016 elections.
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Half-day work in courts on Oct. 30

Courts nationwide will close early on Friday in preparation for All Souls Day, said the Supreme Court Public Information Office on Thursday.
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Palace exec to Bongbong: Election does not equate to vindication

A Malacañang spokesperson on Thursday scored vice-presidential candidate and Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for saying that President Benigno Aquino III should move on from the Martial Law years. 
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Sandiganbayan defers pretrial of Bong Revilla’s graft case

The Sandiganbayan First Division deferred the pre-trial of the graft case of Sen. Bong Revilla Jr, his former chief of staff Richard Cambe, and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles in connection with their alleged involvement in the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam.
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Poe bares 2016 senatorial lineup

Presidential candidate and Senator Grace Poe on Thursday bared her senatorial lineup which she said will be her allies in pushing for the reforms she will initiate.
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Families, supporters of Poe-Escudero senatorial lineup fill Club Filipino with rainbow colors

Families and supporters of the senatorial candidates of Senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero filled Club Filipino Thursday with a rainbow colors for the official announcement of the lineup.
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Poe-Escudero tandem to name senatorial lineup Thursday

Senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero will present to the public Thursday their senatorial lineup which is composed of highly-accomplished individuals that represent a broad sector of society, Cebu Rep. Ace Durano said.
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Mar Roxas says he won’t be a mere copy of PNoy

Presidential candidate Mar Roxas said he would not be a mere copy of President Benigno Aquino III, who chose him to continue the Daang Matuwid or the good governance platform of the present administration.
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Opposition bet VP Binay lauds, vows to continue PNoy’s cash doles program

Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday said he would continue the Aquino administration's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or the conditional cash transfers for the country's poorest of the poor.
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Presidential bets on tax reform, FOI, economic Charter change, gov't spending

Four presidential aspirants wooed businessmen with their economic programs and policies if they are elected to the highest post in the country in 2016.
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Still no Libingan ng mga Bayani for late dictator Marcos if Roxas wins

Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas believes that former President Ferdinand Marcos should not be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
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Myanmar prelate to represent Pope Francis in Int’l Eucharistic Congress

Pope Francis has appointed a Myanmar cardinal to represent him during the 51st International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu City in January 2016.
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General Santos deaths not related to haze, DOH says

The recent deaths of two men who succumbed to asthma attacks in General Santos City weren't related to the haze from Indonesia that reached the Philippines, the Department of Health said on Wednesday.
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China calls for talks after US warship patrols Spratlys

BEIJING—China on Wednesday called for talks to resolve issues after a US warship patrolled near Beijing's man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea.
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Catholic leadership bans masses outside churches on November 1 and 2

Retired Lingayen-Archbishop Oscar Cruz, the head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines National Tribunal of Appeals, said a priest is banned from celebrating a mass outside the church on All Saints' Day and on All Souls' Day, even if he is related to the deceased. He said the directive was issued by the Church heirarchy due to the reported practice of some Catholic priests to accept "special masses" in exchange of cash donations from the relatives of the deceased.
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SET extends deadline for Grace Poe to submit DNA test results

The Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) has granted Sen. Grace Poe's request for more time to submit the results of the DNA test that seeks to trace her kinship amid questions on her citizenship.
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Single mom forgets about lotto ticket, gets jackpot five months later

The winner, a seller of cellphone accessories in Davao City, turned out to be the third winner of the P17.8-million jackpot won in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office draw on May 13.
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Corruption linked to poverty, Palace tells VP Binay

Vice President Jejomar Binay cannot ignore the fact that corruption in government contributes to the national problem of poverty, Malacañang said Wednesday.
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Comelec law dep't recommends suspension of legal proceedings vs. Poe

The Commission on Elections’ law department has recommended the suspension of the legal proceedings in connection with the disqualification case filed against Senator Grace Poe before the poll body because of the quo warranto suit lodged against her before the Senate Electoral Tribunal.
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Comelec adds registration machines, releases scheds for late registrants

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has added more machines to voting registration areas and more venues to accommodate late registrants.
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Filipinos have moved on from martial law years, Bongbong Marcos claims

The Filipino electorate has stopped dwelling on the past as regards the Marcos dictatorship and so should President Benigno Aquino III, vice presidential hopeful Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.—the son and namesake of the late strongman—said on Monday night.
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PHL supports US plan to sail anew near artificial islands claimed by China

The Philippines on Wednesday backed a new plan by the United States to send more warships to sail close to China’s artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea, saying its ally’s move is consistent with international law.
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4 presidential aspirants ready for debate

Four contenders in next year's presidential election have expressed readiness to face each other in a debate, after the one supposedly scheduled on Tuesday did not push through.
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Sandiganbayan issues another arrest order vs. ex-CamNorte governor

The Sandiganbayan's First Division has again ordered the arrest of actor and former Camarines Norte governor Casimiro “Roy” Padilla Jr., who was convicted of malversation of public funds in 2012.
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China will not silently swallow threats to sovereignty, foreign ministry says

China has indicated that it will not allow challenges to its sovereignty over territories in the South China Sea.
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Months after Mamasapano incident, over 500 hopefuls join PNP-SAF

More than 500 hopefuls have enlisted to join the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), a report on GMA News TV's "News To Go" said on Wednesday.
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DOJ summons 90 suspects in Mamasapano clash for prelim probe

The Department of Justice has summoned to a preliminary investigation the 90 suspects in the killings of 35 of the 44 elite policemen in the January 25 Mamasapano encounter.
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Production of voting machines to start Nov. 7

The mass production of nearly 94,000 vote-counting machines (VCMs) that will be used in the May 2016 elections is set to begin on November 7 at a factory in Taiwan, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday.
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PNoy wants greening program continued in next admin

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday batted for the continuation of the National Greening Program (NGP) in the next administration.
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NPA killing of Agusan Sur mayor, son just plain murder, says rights group

Advocacy group Human Rights Watch said the New People's Army (NPA) violated international law in killing Agusan del Sur Mayor Dario Otaza and his son, Daryl last week.
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PNoy can’t give assurance anti-dynasty law will pass under his term

Despite pushing for its approval in his last state address, President Benigno Aquino III admitted that he cannot ensure the passage of anti-dynasty law under his term.
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Undas 2015: Random drug testing for bus drivers, monitoring haze for flights ongoing

Authorities are currently carrying out inspections and other initiatives for different transport systems as thousands of Filipinos are expected to pay their respects to deceased loved ones for All Saints' Day weekend.
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Sandiganbayan convicts ex-Nueva Ecija mayor of graft

The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said that the Sandiganbayan has found former Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija mayor Lucio Uera guilty of graft for awarding a contract to a maintenance firm where his wife was an incorporator.
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Philippine Coast Guard on heightened alert in preps for Undas

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been placed under heightened alert starting Wednesday to ensure safe travel at sea during Undas (All Souls' Day).
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US to sail again near Spratly islets claimed by China —US official

WASHINGTON - The US Navy will send more warships to sail close to artificial islands built by Beijing in the South China Sea, a US official said Tuesday.
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Boxing champ Tyson in Trump's corner for 2016 race

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has stepped into the political ring, firmly backing Donald Trump in the billionaire tycoon's bid for the White House in 2016.
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What Santiago, Binay, Roxas, Poe told PCCI presidential forum

Presidential aspirants Miriam Defensor Santiago, Jejomar Binay, Mar Roxas, and Grace Poe faced members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries in a forum on Tuesday.  
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DFA sends officials to Vietnam to discuss haze issue

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has sent some of its officials to Vietnam to discuss the haze issue affecting the southern parts of the country.
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Group urges public not to leave litter in cemeteries during Undas

EcoWaste Coalition urged the public not to leave litter in cemeteries during this year's Undas, a report on GMA's “Balitanghali” said Tuesday.
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Ex-Bulacan governor files libel raps vs. Ernesto Mercado

Former Bulacan governor Roberto Pagdanganan has filed a libel complaint against former Makati City Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado, who has linked Vice President Jejomar Binay in various anomalies in Makati City projects.
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Pacquiao: We're negotiating rematch with Mayweather

Will the biggest fight in history get a sequel?  
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Santiago, Binay, Roxas, Poe at the PCCI Presidentiable Forum

Four presidential hopefuls faced members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries in a forum on Tuesday and laid out their plans if they are elected president in 2016.  
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Comelec issues rules, guidelines for local absentee voting

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued the rules and regulations for government officials and employees, including soldiers and policemen, as well as members of the media, who want to avail of the privilege to vote a month ahead of the May 2016 elections.
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'Daang Matuwid Edition 2' if Mar is elected president in 2016

Former Interior secretary Mar Roxas on Tuesday told businessmen that he will lead the "Daang Matuwid Edition 2" to continue the reforms started by President Benigno Aquino III.
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Ex-CamNorte governor gets 8 years for falsification

A former governor of Camarines Norte was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for falsifying a public document in connection with the procurement of medical supplies worth P1.6 million for the provincial hospital in 2005.
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Comelec: Priority numbers only good for a day

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will not allow individuals who have been given priority numbers for voter registration to use it the following day if their applications are not processed on the same day they lined up.
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Comelec mum on validity of PDP-Laban presidential bet’s COC

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is tight-lipped on whether the certificate of candidacy (COC) filed by PDP-Laban standard bearer Martin Diño is valid after he supposedly erred in indicating in the form that he would be running for mayor of Pasay City.
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PNoy willing to help successor

President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said he is willing to be an elder statesman to whoever wins the presidency in the 2016 national elections. 
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PNoy: PHL has ‘no capacity’ to resettle asylum seekers

President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said the Philippines had "no capacity" to permanently relocate asylum seekers now being held in Australian detention camps on remote, impoverished South Pacific islands.
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PNoy still counting on Congress to pass Bangsamoro law

With eight months remaining in office, President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said he is still counting on Congress to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) during his administration.
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Mar: Tax cut proposals not an election issue

Administration presidential bet Mar Roxas said Tuesday that the proposal to lower income tax should not be an election issue as it must be discussed in a more sober time.
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Poe to champion transparency, fight vs. corruption if elected president

Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday vowed to focus on transparency and eradicating corruption if ever she is elected president in 2016.
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Miriam calls health's critics 'nasty'

Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago on Tuesday lashed at her critics for bringing up her health condition and for insisting that she make public her medical records.
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Poverty, not corruption, is PHL's current moral issue –VP Binay

Vice President Jejomar Binay on Tuesday said poverty, and not corruption, is the moral problem of the country that he will seek to address if ever he is elected president in 2016.
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AFP apologizes over personnel nabbed in UP campus

The Armed Forces of the Philippines apologized for the incident last week where AFP personnel were nabbed in the Univeristy of Philippines' Diliman campus for supposedly conducting operations there.
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Jail dentist recommends tooth extraction for Gigi Reyes

A dentist from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Tuesday confirmed the need for Jessica Lucila "Gigi" Reyes, accused of plunder for her alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam, to undergo tooth extraction.
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Miriam promises 'faster than ever' economic growth if elected president

Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago on Tuesday promised that the country's economy will grow "faster than ever before" if she's elected president in 2016.
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SC asked to dismiss petitions vs. Bangsamoro deals

A former Maguindanao lawmaker on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petitions filed against the peace agreements the government entered into with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
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Marcos family owes Filipino people an apology over Martial Law – PNoy

The Marcos family should apologize for the implementation of Martial Law in the Philippines, President Benigno Aquino III said Tuesday. 
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Grace Poe sees nothing wrong with Chiz-Binay meeting

MANILA, Philippines - Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday said that she saw nothing wrong with the meeting between her running mate, Senator Francis Escudero, and Vice President Jejomar Binay in Davao City over the weekend.
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Ping throws support behind Roxas’ presidential bid

Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, who is eyeing his return to the Senate in 2016, has declared his support for Mar Roxas, the administration's standard bearer in next year's elections.
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PNoy not worried about Marcos family's return to power

President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday is not worried idea about the Marcos family returning to power in 2016 with Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. running for vice president.
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Law expert on Chinese consul killings: Diplomatic immunity was rightly implemented

An international law expert on Tuesday said the diplomatic immunity granted to the Chinese diplomats who killed two staff members of China's consulate last week was rightly implemented.
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Napoles, Gigi Reyes trial proper to start in January

The Sandiganbayan will start the trial proper of the plunder case against alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and Jessica Lucila "Gigi" Reyes, former chief of staff of Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile, in January 2016.
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EMB: Metro Manila still haze-free

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) on Tuesday said that Metro Manila is still haze-free.
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PHL gets ready for mass travel during All Saints’ Day weekend

The government is gearing up to try to ensure the safety of Filipinos who are expected to hit the road for the All Saint’s Day and All Souls’ Day.
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PNoy rules out running for another elective post

President Benigno Aquino III is not keen on running for another elective when he steps down as the country's chief executive by June 2016. 
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PDP-Laban adopts resolution making Duterte its substitute presidential bet

The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan party on Tuesday adopted a resolution compelling Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to become its substitute presidential candidate.
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Miriam: I won’t defend Bongbong

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago on Tuesday said she will not defend her running mate, Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr, against criticisms.
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No issue, PNoy says of US Navy patrol near China-claimed islands

President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said he “sees no issue” on the move of the United States Navy to send a guided-missile destroyer within 12 miles of China’s man-made islands in the South China Sea, parts of which Manila refers to as the West Philippine Sea.
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US Navy ship nears 12-mile limit around Chinese islands

WASHINGTON - The USS Lassen, a guided-missile destroyer, is nearing a 12-nautical-mile limit around artificial islands built by China in the South China Sea, and will be in the area for several hours, a US defense official said on Monday.
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Obama to travel to PHL in November for APEC; will also go to Turkey, Malaysia

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will travel to the Philippines, Turkey, and Malaysia from Nov. 14 to 22 to attend several summits, the White House said on Monday.
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Comelec refers Smartmatic-TIM electoral sabotage case to the DOJ

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday referred an electoral sabotage case against Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corporation (TIM) to the Department of Justice given that the Comelec had dealings with Smartmatic over the supply of 93,977 Optical Mark Reader (OMR) units for the 2016 elections.
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Mar Roxas denies authorizing LP members to meet Garci

Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas on Monday dared a newspaper columnist to name the source of his story, indicating that some LP stalwarts met with former Commission on Elections commissioner Virgilio Garcillano on his behalf.
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Lumad groups march to Mendiola, call for justice

Lumad groups, joined by farmer and militant organizations, marched along Taft Avenue to Mendiola in Manila on Monday as part of Manilakbayan 2015, a caravan from Mindanao protesting the alleged military-backed atrocities in Mindanao.
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Close to 800 local bets in last 3 polls fail to file campaign expenditure reports

Close to 800 local candidates in the last three elections, most of them in Mindanao, failed to submit their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs) covering the last three elections before the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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Miriam consulted doctors but claims presidential run is her call

"I decided after consultation with my panel of doctors from St. Lukes that it should be up to me to decide on whether or not I should campaign for president again," Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said Monday in front of her supporters at the UP Bahay ng Alumni.
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VP Binay to public: We must listen to explanation of Iglesia leaders

Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday urged the public not to jump into conclusion in connection with accusations of abduction being levelled against officials of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
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Gigi Reyes wants furlough for dental surgery

Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes, former chief of staff of Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile, has asked the Sandiganbayan Third Division to allow her to leave her detention to undergo a dental surgery.
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Sandiganbayan denies Gigi Reyes’ plea to defer pretrial

The Sandiganbayan Third Division has denied with finality the motion of Jessical Lucila “Gigi” Reyes to defer the pretrial of her plunder case in connection with her alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.
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Heart’s mom supports Miriam’s prexy bid

The mother of actress Heart Evangelista on Monday expressed support for the presidential bid of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago.
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CA to hear amparo, habeas corpus pleas vs. Manalo, other Iglesia ni Cristo leaders

The petitions for amparo and habeas corpus against Iglesia ni Cristo leader Eduardo Manalo and other officials of the religious group has been raffled to the Seventh Division of the Court of Appeals.
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JBC shortlists 37 aspirants for 6 new Sandiganbayan posts

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has chosen 37 aspirants in the shortlist for the six new posts at the Sandiganbayan.
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Ombudsman files graft raps vs. Bohol solon, governor

The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday filed graft charges against Bohol Rep. Rene Relampagos and Governor Edgar Chatto in connection with the alleged disadvantageous privatization of the electric and water utilities in the province in 2000.
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Pacquiao may go down in weight for farewell fight

Manny Pacquiao could go back down to the light welterweight division and challenge for a world title in his farewell fight according to his promoter Bob Arum.  
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PPCRV launches 'One Good Vote' campaign for 2016 polls

The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Monday launched its "One Good Vote" campaign, which urges voters to choose their candidates wisely and shun vote-buying in next year's elections.
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PDP-Laban’s Martin Diño says he’s not a spare tire

Members of the PDP-Laban on Monday rallied behind the presidential candidacy of anti-crime advocate and Quezon City barangay captain Martin Diño.
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Pacquiao leads 12-member UNA senatorial slate

Six official candidates led by Sarangani boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, and six guest bets are set to run for senator under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) in the 2016 elections.
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Chiz says nothing wrong with chance meeting with Binay

Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday said there's nothing wrong with his "chance" meeting with Vice President Jejomar Binay at a newly-opened restaurant in Davao City over the weekend.
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Sandiganbayan seizes Luy’s USB

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Monday seized the USB flash drive of pork barrel scam primary state witness Benhuy Luy, which supposedly contains files that detail the involvement of several lawmakers in the multi-billion peso scam.
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PNoy OKs law increasing employment offices in LGUs

President Benigno Aquino III on Monday signed into law amendments to the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Act.
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Poe-Chiz senatorial slate known Thursday

The tandem of Senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero will announce its senatorial ticket on Thursday, Escudero told reporters on Monday.
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PNP chief orders probe into ex-Iglesia ni Cristo minister's abduction claims

Philippine National Police chief Director General Ricardo Marquez has ordered the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to open an investigation into the claims of former Iglesia ni Cristo minister Lowell Menorca that leaders of the religious gruop are involved in his alleged abduction.
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PNP to go on heightened alert for Undas from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said its units nationwide will go on a heightened alert status from October 29 until November 3.
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Ex-CamNorte governor faces graft over fertilizer scam

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered the filing of graft charges against former Camarines Norte governor Jesus Typoco in connection with his alleged involvement in the multi-million peso fertilizer fund scam.
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Comelec reminds voters: Registration period is only until Oct. 31

The Commission on Elections on Sunday urged the public take advantage of the last six days of October to register as a voter, have their biometrics taken and validate their registration since there will no longer be any extension given for these activities.
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Solon wants changes to law to avoid ‘poaching’ of DOE employees

A lawmaker on Sunday pushed for the amendment of the law governing the conduct of government employees in light of what he said is the continued “poaching” of Department of Energy (DOE) executives by private companies being supervised by the agency.
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725 bets for local posts in danger of disqualification for not filing SOCEs

A total of 725 candidates who ran in previous elections from 2007 to 2013 are in danger of being perpetually disqualified from holding public office for their failure to report their campaign expenses for at least two times.
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Close to 6M voter’s ID cards remain unclaimed —Comelec

Close to six million voter's’ identification cards have remained unclaimed, the Commission on Elections said on Sunday.
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Marquez fears getting robbed if he agrees to fifth fight vs Pacquiao

While millions of dollars are on the table, the future hall of famer admits worrying about getting robbed should he fight Pacquiao again.
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Manny Pacquiao's farewell bout scheduled on April 9

Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao will end his 21-year professional boxing career with a farewell bout set on April 9 next year, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.
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Ex-Iglesia ni Cristo minister recalls alleged abduction, detention

A former Iglesia ni Cristo minister, who was allegedly abducted and detained inside the religious sect's central compound for three months, faced the media on Sunday for the first time since he was “rescued” last week and detailed what he described as the “most hurting” experience of his life.
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DFA: Chinese forensic team to examine remains of 2 slain diplomats

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday said a forensic team from China will examine the remains of the two Chinese diplomats killed in the deadly shooting in Cebu City.
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Various gov't agencies working together to address effects of haze from Indonesia

Malacañang on Sunday said that various agencies are closely monitoring the haze from Indonesia that has already reached parts of Visayas and Mindanao.
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Luzon farmers lose debt gamble due to Typhoon Lando

Philippine rice farmer Francisco Santo Domingo's life is in ruins after losing yet another gamble with nature, but the typhoon that destroyed his crops means gleeful loan sharks have again hit the jackpot.
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Solon pushes free legal assistance for soldiers, cops facing charges

Soldiers and policemen facing criminal or administrative cases in connection with their jobs may soon be able to avail themselves of free legal services if a bill now pending before the House Committee on National Defense becomes a law.
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PCG: No more stranded passengers, vessels hours after typhoon left PAR

All seaports nationwide have been free of stranded passengers and sea vessels, the Philippine Coast Guard said Sunday, hours after Typhoon Lando exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning.
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US patrols to raise stakes with Beijing in disputed South China Sea

US plans to send warships or military aircraft within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea, possibly within days, could open a tense new front in Sino-US rivalry.
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Sereno calls on journalists to ensure accountability in gov’t

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno calls on all journalists to continue their work in ensuring government accountability to the people.
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Palace: DBM to begin accepting proposals for ‘survival fund’ on Oct. 28

Local government units may begin filing their proposals on October 28 to avail of the P1-billion people's survival fund (PSF) for post-disaster recovery, a Malacañang official said Saturday.
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Two diplomats held in deadly PHL shooting flown to China

Two Chinese diplomats have been flown to China to stand trial for a gun attack in the Philippines that killed two of their colleagues and wounded another, Philippine authorities said Saturday.
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Malacañang: November 2 won't be declared holiday

Malacañang on Saturday said that President Benigno Aquino III will not declare November 2 as a holiday.
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Gov't to start 'build back better' efforts in Lando-hit areas

Malacañang on Saturday said the government will start the "build back better" phase as its agencies continue relief efforts for those affected by tropical cyclone Lando in Luzon.
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DSWD continues to pack, deliver food packs to Lando victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday said that it continues to send relief supplies to those affected by tropical cyclone Lando in Luzon.
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Decommissioning panel in PHL-MILF peace pact gets new chairman, chief of staff

The verification and validation of the weapons and combatants submitted by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the first phase of decommissioning process, will continue with the Independent Decommissioning Body having new top officials.
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New pork-related complaint vs. PNoy, Abad

Another complaint has been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against President Benigno Aquino III and Budget Secretary Florencio Abad regarding the Development Acceleration Program (DAP) and the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).
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PHL disaster response improved ‘significantly,’ says UN office

The Philippines' disaster preparedness efforts has reaped praise from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, which said it has improved significantly since Typhoon Yolanda wreaked havoc in the Visayas and killed at least 6,000 in 2013.
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Comelec to hold hearings on plan to hold voting in malls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is keen on moving some polling precincts to nearby malls during the May 9, 2016 polls, with a hearing slated with concerned parties to discuss the matter.
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OMB leadership vacuum delaying 'Heneral Luna' entry to Oscars

The leadership vacuum in the Optical Media Board (OMB) is turning out to be a problem for the producers of the critically acclaimed film "Heneral Luna," a report on "24 Oras" said Friday.
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Menorca ‘rescued,’ confirms abduction by Iglesia ni Cristo leaders

Lowell Menorca, the minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo who was allegedly detained together with his family in a church compound, has been "rescued", a lawyer for his family said on Friday.
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Jesus is Lord Movement to endorse candidates in 2016

The Christian group Jesus is Lord Movement will endorse candidates in next year's elections, its leader Brother Eddie Villanueva told reporters on Friday.
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Pacquiao to SC: We don’t owe gov’t P3.2B

Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee do not owe the government P3.2 billion in unpaid taxes, penalties and surcharges, the spouses said in a 76-page petition as they asked the Supreme Court to stop the Bureau of Internal Revenue from issuing any warrant of garnishment or notice of tax lien on his property.
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MMDA to enforce truck ban for APEC summit

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is implementing a modified truck ban from Roxas Boulevard to the Airport Road for the duration of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on November 17 to 20.
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Location of possible kin delaying completion of Grace Poe’s DNA test

Possible biological relatives who are already in the United States are delaying the completion of the DNA test on Sen. Grace Poe, a presidential candidate in 2016 whose Filipino citizenship is being questioned, a News TV Live report said Friday.
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Carlos Celdran seeks SC help vs. conviction over ‘Damaso’ stunt

Cultural activist Carlos Celdran has asked the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction by a Manila court for disrupting an ecumenical service at the Manila Cathedral in September 2010.
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Sandiganbayan allows Imelda Marcos to travel to Singapore for medical treatment

The Fifth Division of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan on Friday allowed Imelda Marcos to travel to Singapore for 15 days to undergo treatment of pneumonia and other possible ailments such as sepsis.
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SC orders Iglesia ni Cristo head to produce ‘abducted’ members

The Supreme Court has ordered Iglesia ni Cristo executive minister Eduardo Manalo to appear before the Court of Appeals, and to bring with him the members who were allegedly held by the church against their will.
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LTO to impose new rules on issuance of driver's license

The Land Transportation Office has revised the rules and guidelines governing the issuance of drivers’ licenses, which will be imposed next month, the Department of Transportation and Communication said on Friday.
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Bong Revilla’s plea to attend daughter’s birthday party denied

The Office of the Ombudsman First Division on Thursday denied the motion of Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. asking for permission to attend his daughter's birthday party on Saturday.
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Caguioa, Monsada take oath before PNoy as new secretaries

Two Cabinet secretaries took their oaths of office before President Benigno Aquino III Friday morning at the Malacañang Palace.
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Lando’s death toll now at 46; five still missing —NDRRMC

The death toll from Typhoon Lando rose to 46, even as five are still missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Friday.
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Ombudsman orders dismissal of top PNP officials for rubber boat scam

Top officals of the Philippine National Police face dismissal from service after the Office of the Ombudsman issued a dismissal order for their alleged involvement in the anomalous procurement of police coastal crafts worth P4.54 million in 2009.
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PHL Trust Index: More Pinoys trusting online media

More Filipinos are now seeing online media as a trusted source of information, the latest Philippine Trust Index released on Thursday showed.
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Sandiganbayan denies OSG motion for partial judgment on coco levy funds

The Second Division of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has denied the motion of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to issue a partial judgment on the 1997 civil case against the late former President Ferdinand Marcos and his co-accused in connection with the coco levy fund scandal.
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AFP puzzled by '6th worst in the world' ranking, but hopes it leads to higher budget

"Sana po ang ating mga kababayan na mismo ang magsalita na palakasin ang kanilang armed forces."
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Mayweather shows off his championship belts

Undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. recently retired from boxing, ending a 19-year career with a farewell victory against Andre Berto last month.  
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Comelec law dep’t tells Poe to answer disqualification case

The law department of the Commission on Elections has issued a subpoena for Senator Grace Poe to answer the disqualification case defeated senatorial bet Rizalito David filed against her in connection with her senatorial candidacy in 2013.
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PNoy signs law making poor students priority in scholarships, loans

President Benigno Aquino III has recently signed into law a proposal from Congress aimed to improve the access to quality tertiary education by prioritizing poor but deserving students in state-funded college scholarships and loans.
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Pemberton won't be deported yet, DOJ chief clarifies

Newly appointed Justice Secretary Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa on Thursday clarified that US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton cannot be deported while the murder case against him is still pending with a Philippine court.  
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Dalia Pastor asks CA to dismiss charges, stop her arrest

Murder suspect Dalia Pastor has asked the Court of Appeals to order the dismissal of a criminal case filed against her over the killing of her husband, international racing champ Enzo Pastor, in June 2014.
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Arum thumbs down Canelo, Marquez for Pacquiao's final bout

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has thumbed down the idea of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez as Manny Pacquiao's opponent for his last boxing match.  
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Comelec allows first batch of 100 party-list groups to run in 2016

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has allowed 100 party-list organizations to participate in the May 2016 polls. 
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Petitioner wants Pacquiao disqualifed, declared a nuisance

A petitioner has asked the Commission on Elections to disqualify Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao from running for senator in the 2016 elections due to his absenteeism as a member of the House of Representatives.
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Palace: Govt ramps up PHL military modernization efforts

President Benigno Aquino III has approved several big-ticket items as part of efforts to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines, a Malacañang official said Thursday, following a report saying the AFP is the sixth worst military organization in the world.
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Two years not enough to recover from Yolanda –Palace

Recovering from Typhoon Yolanda would take more than two years, Malacañang said Thursday, as it vowed to address the issues raised by survivors, like water supply and emergency shelter assistance.
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Nat’l gov’t urged to consider building tenements for Yolanda victims

The national government should consider constructing tenements as an alternative to building individual permanent shelters for victims of Typhoon Yolanda in affected areas, an official of the National Housing Authority (NHA) said Thursday.
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Duterte on presidential run as substitute candidate: Let's see in December

Commenting on speculation about whether he would pursue a presidential bid as a substitute candidate, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said supporters will know his answer at the deadline.
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Who dodged Comelec department’s nuisance tag?

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) won’t reveal the name of the fifth presidential bet who made the cut after its law department recommended names that should be declared nuisance candidates.
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Suspects in killing of China diplomats to get immunity

Police will hand two suspects in the killing of two Chinese diplomats to Chinese embassy officials because of diplomatic immunity after a bizarre restaurant shooting in Cebu.
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Malacanang’s trust rating continues to drop; LGUs now most trusted govt institution

While public trust in Malacañang has been declining since 2012, the local government unit as a government sub-institution seems to be telling a different story as it now emerges as the most trusted state entity by the public, according to the latest Philippine Trust Index study released Thursday.
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Death toll due to Typhoon Lando rises to 41

The death toll due to Typhoon Lando has gone up to 41, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Thursday morning.
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Filipinos want a leader who will listen to them —survey

In the 2016 elections, Filipinos will most likely be looking for a leader who will listen to them, based on the 4th Philippine Trust Index released Thursday.
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November 2 not a holiday, says Palace

Work and classes will not be suspended on November 2, All Souls’ Day, Malacañang said Thursday.
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PNoy to inspect damage caused by Lando in Aurora

President Benigno Aquino III will visit the town of Casiguran in Aurora province Thursday morning to inspect the damage caused by Typhoon Lando as well as lead the distribution of relief goods to typhoon victims.
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Class suspensions for Oct. 22

Authorities suspended classes in Baguio City, two towns in Nueva Ecija and one town in Pangasinan because of floods and other lingering effects of Typhoon Lando.
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VP Binay camp hits Soliman for being in Mindanao while Lando threatens Luzon

The camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday criticized Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman for allegedly helping administration candidates Mar Roxas and Leni Robredo in Mindanao while tropical cyclone Lando was wreaking havoc in Luzon.
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Schedule of Comelec satellite registration at malls

The Commission on Elections has launched its "Huling Hirit" initiative for the last two weeks of voters' registration, which includes 12-hour shifts for their local offices.  
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Lando's damage: More than all previous 2015 cyclones combined

Typhoon Lando wrecked at least P6.57 billion worth of agriculture and infrastructure as it lumbered across Luzon earlier this week.
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Comelec law dep’t says 266 of 321 COC filers are nuisance

The Commission on Elections' law department has recommended that majority of the aspirants that filed certificates of candidacy last week be declared nuisance.
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Sandiganbayan orders presentation of Ruby Tuason’s selected bank docs

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Wednesday ordered the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to present before the anti-graft court selected documents pertaining to a bank account of pork barrel scam whistleblower Ruby Tuason.
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Sandiganbayan defers arraignment of ex-Iloilo Gov. Tupas Sr. for graft case

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has granted the request of former Iloilo governor Niel Tupas Sr. to defer his arraignment for a graft case until his health condition improves.
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Candidates in typhoon-hit areas: Helping or campaigning?

High-profile candidates such as Vice President Jejomar Binay of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) and the Liberal Party tandem of former Interior Sec. Mar Roxas and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo have been visible in relief operations this week.
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Bongbong believes Miriam fit to run for president

Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday stood by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago’s declaration of a clean bill of health amid calls for her to show her medical records to the public.
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Alan Cayetano still ‘not losing hope’ on Duterte presidential bid

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is still talking with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte regarding the latter's possible presidential bid in next year's elections despite the fact that the period for filing of certificates of candidacy is already over.
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Limlingan says he acquired alleged dummy firms from Mercado

Gerardo "Gerry" Limlingan, Vice President Jejomar Binay's former aide and financial officer, gained control of the official's two alleged "dummy" corporations from former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado—who he said formed and originally owned the companies.
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Poll aspirants may distribute relief goods in Lando’s wake —Comelec

Politicians vying for posts in the 2016 elections will not be violating any of the country's election laws if they distribute relief goods in areas affected by tropical cyclone Lando, Commission on Elections chairman Andres Bautista said on Wednesday.
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Mar Roxas asks Comelec to disqualify namesake

Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas has asked the Commission on Elections to disqualify and declare a nuisance a namesake who also filed a certificate of candidacy for president.
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Lando’s death toll now 35 –NDRRMC

The death toll caused by the onslaught of Tropical Depression Lando further rose to 35, while 24 were injured, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday afternoon, citing its latest report.
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Writs of amparo, habeas corpus filed vs. Iglesia ni Cristo’s Manalo, other leaders

The brother of Iglesia ni Cristo minister Lowell Menorca on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to order INC executive minister Eduardo Manalo to give up custody over the minister and his family.
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Gov’t ready to resume talks with NPA despite Agusan mayor's murder

The government is willing to revive peace negotiations with Communist rebels despite the recent murder of Loreto town Mayor Dario Otaza and his son, presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Wednesday.
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Catholic Church to roll out P13-M relief aid for Typhoon Lando victims

The Philippine Catholic Church will be allocating P13.21 million for victims of Typhoon Lando (Koppu) that left a swathe of devastation especially in central and northern Luzon.
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Recto: 86.2% cut in PAGASA's budget if PNoy won't sign modernization bill

Senator Ralph Recto expressed confidence Wednesday that President Benigno Aquino III will soon sign into law the PAGASA modernization bill, which has been approved by Congress last August.
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Ombudsman dismisses ex-TRC chief Cunanan, 4 others over ‘pork’ scam

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the dismissal from government service of former Technology Resource Center (TRC) director general Dennis Cunanan and four other officials in connection with the alleged misuse of pork barrel funds amounting to P101 million.
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Grace Poe seeks more time to submit DNA results to SET

The camp of Sen. Grace Poe has asked the Senate Electoral Tribunal for more time to submit the results of DNA testing to trace her family, amid lingering questions on her citizenship.
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Filing of charges ordered vs. PNP officials over anomalous issuance of AK-47 permits

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of charges against five ranking police officials and other individuals over the anomalous issuance of firearm licenses for high-powered AK47 rifles from August 2011 to  April 2013.
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Death toll from Lando now at 26 – NDRRMC

The death toll due to the onslaught of Typhoon Lando rose to 26 while 18 others were reported injured, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday.
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Gloria Arroyo arrives at St. Luke’s QC for overnight medical checkup

Former President and incumbent Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrived at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City before 9 a.m. Wednesday for an overnight medical checkup.
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China says South China Sea lighthouses not meant to alter ‘status quo’

China does not seek to change the existing status of territorial claims in the South China Sea with its newly built lighthouses, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, arguing that Beijing already had "indisputable sovereignty" in the contested waters.
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NPA responsible for atrocities against the Lumads – Cabinet official

A Cabinet official said on Tuesday that it was the New People's Army (NPA) that was responsible for the Lumad killings in Surigao del Sur, given that the NPA would rather extort money directly from  mining companies rather than share profits with the indigenous peoples (IP).
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DOH warns against leptospirosis post-Typhoon Lando

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday advised the public, especially residents in areas flooded by Typhoon Lando, to take precautions against the disease Leptospirosis.
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Let candidates help Lando victims —Palace

Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Tuesday said that the Palace was not against candidates in the 2016 elections who will distribute relief goods in areas affected by tropical cyclone Lando.
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Tax court grills Corona’s prosecutor over possible selective justice

Did former Chief Justice Renato Corona suffer selective prosecution by the Department of Justice?This was among the questions the Court of Tax Appeals raised over the indictment of the ousted magistrate for two different crimes defined under the country's tax code.
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Comelec to mull extending voters’ registration in Lando-affected areas

While there are no plans yet to do so, the Commission on Elections will look into extending voters' registration in regions affected by Typhoon Lando.
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Class suspensions for Wednesday, October 21

Classes have been suspended in the following areas due to tropical cyclone Lando.
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How you can help the victims of Typhoon Lando

Want to donate to Lando relief? Here's how.
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NASA has new website featuring fresh pics of Earth

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a new website featuring photos of Earth taken from outer space by NASA’s Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC), NASA recently announced.
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Immigration Bureau orders deportation of Pemberton

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ordered the deportation of Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, the US Marine accused of killing a Filipino transgender in Olongapo City last year, for allegedly being an undesirable alien.
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Miriam won’t make her medical records public

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has turned down a doctor's request that she make public her medical records to show that she was healthy enough to take on the presidency, radio station dzBB reported on Tuesday.
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Lando kills 18, destroys P5.9B worth of crops

The death toll due to Tropical Storm Lando rose to 18, with 16 others injured and one person missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Tuesday afternoon.
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3M voters still without biometrics - Comelec data

With the deadline for registration less than two weeks away, more than 3 million registered voters may not be able to cast their ballot as they have yet to update their voter’s record with biometrics data.
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SC suspends Arroyo plunder trial at Sandigan for 30 days –source

The Supreme Court has ordered the Sandiganbayan to temporarily stop its plunder trial on former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in connection with the alleged misuse of P366 million in Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) funds during her term, court insiders said Tuesday.
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Petition seeking to cancel Grace Poe's COC filed

Another petition has been filed against Sen. Grace Poe, this time seeking the cancellation of her certificate of candidacy for president.
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Lola Tidora nag-trend sa social media matapos ma-miss ng AlDub nation

Wala man si Yaya Dub sa Kalyeserye ngayon dahil nag-bonding sila ni Isadora, nagbabalik naman ang isa pang kakambal ng D'Explorer sisters na si Lola Tidora matapos itong hindi mapanood sa Kalyeserye nang matagal na panahon.
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Cedric Lee's arraignment for graft, malversation deferred anew

The Third Division of the Sandiganbayan has deferred anew the arraignment of controversial businessman Cedric Lee for graft and malversation cases in connection with the failed construction of a public market in Mariveles, Bataan.
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DILG, DND secretaries postpone visit to Aurora

Strong winds due to Tropical Storm Lando prevented Interior and Local Government Secretary Mel Sarmiento and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin from flying to Aurora province to conduct aerial inspection and bring relief goods and supplies.
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Bong Revilla wants furlough for daughter’s 18th birthday

After the Sandiganbayan recently allowed him leave his detention for five days to undergo dental procedures, Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., an accused in the alleged pork barrel scam, again requested for a furlough, this time to attend his daughter's 18th birthday.
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Death toll from Lando rises to 12; nearly 300,000 displaced

Twelve people have been confirmed killed and thousands of residents in LUzon have been displaced due to the onslaught of Typhoon Lando, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported Tuesday.
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JBC to select 6 Sandiganbayan justices from 90 hopefuls

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to select who among the 90 candidates for six vacant Sandiganbayan posts would make it in the shortlist.
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Slow-moving Lando causes widespread damage in Luzon

Slow-moving tropical cyclone Lando caused widespread damage with strong winds and intense rains over Luzon, killing at least six persons and affecting almost 300,000 persons in six regions.
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UNICEF launches $2.8M appeal for children in typhoon-hit PHL

The United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) on Monday launched a $2.8 million appeal to help children affected by a typhoon that tore across the northern Philippines over the weekend, forcing thousands from their homes.
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What you can donate to Kapuso Foundation for Lando relief ops

For those willing to reach out a hand, here are the items that people can donate:
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Whistleblowers worried after De Lima, Justiniano left DOJ

Whistleblowers in the alleged pork barrel scam including primary state witness Benhur Luy are worried about their safety after Leila de Lima and Jose Justiano left the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Palace hopes Roxas, Duterte can 'rekindle' friendship

Malacañang on Monday expressed hope that administration standard-bearer Manuel "Mar" Roxas II and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will be able to mend their ties amid reports tagging the Liberal Party candidate as behind false cancer rumors about the mayor.  
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Palace on disqualification case vs. Poe: We leave it up to Comelec

Malacañang on Monday said it is leaving the task of deciding on the latest disqualification case filed against Senator Grace Poe to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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Lando weaker but will continue to bring intense rains

Tropical cyclone Lando has weakened from a typhoon to a tropical storm as it moves on the coastline of the Ilocos region, PAGASA said in its 5 p.m. weather bulletin on Monday. Still, state forecasters warned of heavy to intense rain within the 600-kilometer diameter of the severe tropical storm.
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GMA-7, Inquirer to host presidential debate in Mindanao

GMA-7 and the Philippine Daily Inquirer will host the first of three presidential debates to be held next year in the run-up to the national elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday.
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Comelec, SEC ink agreement to monitor campaign contributions

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has signed an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to strengthen its monitoring of campaign contributions, especially from private companies, in the 2016 elections.
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Palace assures no politics in assisting Lando-stricken areas

Malacañang on Monday vowed to help all areas affected by Typhoon Lando regardless of the political affiliations of their respective local executives.  
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3 dead, 5 hurt in Lando's wake –NDRRMC

The death toll from Typhoon Lando has climbed to three after a resident was reported killed in a landslide in Benguet province, according to the latest report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
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PSEi nearly unchanged on lack of market catalyst

Share prices on the Philippine Stock Exchange barely moved on Monday given the absence of market-moving news.
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How to volunteer for Kapuso Foundation relief ops for Lando

The GMA Kapuso Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with its relief operations for the victims of Typhoon Lando.  
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Napoles’ camp mulls elevating bail plea to SC

Following the Sandiganbayan’s recent denial of her petition to post bail, the camp of Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind in the pork barrel scam, said they are prepared to elevate the matter before the Supreme Court.
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NDRRMC: No need to worry about dams

The NDRRMC on Monday allayed fears of a possible overflow of the Ambuklao, Binga and Magat Dams due to typhoon Lando, even as it noted a rise in the dams’ water levels due to the continuous rains.
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PHL protests Chinese lighthouses in disputed South China Sea features

The Philippines on Monday issued a public statement protesting China’s unilateral construction and operation of lighthouses in two South China Sea reefs, which Manila says is part of its territory.
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Belmonte defends Ambolodto’s inclusion in LP senatorial slate

Citing her 'very beautiful life story,' House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Monday defended the inclusion of Department of Interior and Local Government Assistant Secretary Nariman Ambolodto in the Liberal Party’s senatorial slate.
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Class suspensions for Tuesday, October 20

Classes have been suspended as Typhoon Lando continued to pound parts of Luzon with strong winds and heavy rains.
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Ex-Sarangani governor gets 18 years over agri relief scam

A former governor and agriculturist of Saranggani province have been sentenced to up to 18 years imprisonment after they were found guilty of malversation of public funds over anomalies in the implementation of P1.44-million worth of relief program for farmers in 2001.
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Ex-senator Tatad files disqualification case vs. Grace Poe

Another disqualification case has been filed with the Commission on Elections against Sen. Grace Poe, this time, by former senator Francisco Tatad.
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Impassable roads and bridges on Monday, October 19

A total of 18 roads and 13 bridges in Regions II, III, V, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) were rendered impassable due to the strong rains brought by Typhoon Lando.
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Flooded areas on Monday, Oct. 19

A total of 15 flooding incidents were reported in Regions I, II and III from Sunday morning up to Monday midnight due to Typhoon Lando's heavy rains, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Monday.
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PNoy to lead distribution of relief goods in Nueva Ecija

President Benigno Aquino III is scheduled to visit the municipality of Sta. Rosa in Nueva Ecija on Monday to distribute relief goods to victims of Typhoon Lando. 
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Boxer in critical condition with brain injury after Virginia bout

Boxer Prichard Colon was fighting for his life on Sunday after sustaining an illegal blow to the head during a bout in a Washington, D.C. suburb, the fight's promoter said.
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2 dead, more than 20,000 affected as Lando lashes Luzon

Two persons have been confirmed killed and more than 20,000 were affected as Typhoon Lando continues its slow crawl accross Northern Luzon on Monday.
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Flights canceled on Monday, Oct. 19

Some flights were canceled on Monday, October 19, due to Typhoon Lando. Here is a list compiled by GMA News Online.
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Unprecedented number of aspirants filed COCs – Comelec

Last week's period for filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) recorded the greatest number of aspirants for elective posts with 130 COCs filed for president, 19 for vice president, and 172 for senator, according to Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez.
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One dead, 23,000 evacuated as Lando bears down on PHL

A teenager was crushed to death as powerful Typhoon Lando (international name: Koppu) tore down trees and houses and unleashed landslides and floods across a wide area of the Philippines on Sunday, forcing thousands to flee.
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Work in gov’t offices in northern, central Luzon suspended

Work in government offices in Regions I, II, III and the Cordillera Administrative Region for Monday, October 19 have been suspended due to the effects of Typhoon Lando.
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Limlingan asks court to lift freeze order on 170 bank accounts

An alleged aide of Vice President Jejomar Binay has filed before the Court of Appeals an urgent motion to lift its freeze order on his bank accounts.
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Feeling the brunt of Typhoon Lando

After super typhoon Lando (international name: Koppu) made landfall in Aurora early Sunday, residents all over Luzon felt the damage brought about by its strong winds and heavy rains.
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Roads closed due to Lando's heavy rains

Several roads and bridges have been rendered impassable due to landslides and flashfloods caused by Typhoon Lando's heavy rains.
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Malacañang assures enough relief supplies for Lando victims

Malacañang on Sunday said it is confident that the relief supplies prepared by the government for areas that will be devastated by Typhoon Lando would be enough.
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Viloria falls to Gonzalez via TKO

Roman Gonzalez floored Brian Viloria with a right hand in the third round before dominating the rest of the fight to come out with a TKO in the ninth round on Saturday (Sunday, PHL time) to defend his WBC world flighweight title at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Sunday and Monday, October 18, 19

Classes in some parts of Metro Manila on Sunday and Monday have been suspended by local government units due to Typhoon Lando.
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NDRRMC: 'Zero casualty' from Lando

Even with the threatening winds and heavy rainfall from Typhoon Lando, the government on Sunday morning reported "zero casualty" a few hours after the cyclone's landfall over Aurora province.
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China's lighthouses in Spratlys beckon recognition from passing ships

The next time the United States sends warships by China's man-made islands in the disputed South China, officers aboard will have to decide how, if at all, they will engage with a pair of giant lighthouses that Beijing lit up there this month.
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Civil Service Commission cancels CSE-PPT exam in 5 areas due to typhoon

The Civil Service Commission announced on Saturday the cancellation of the Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) set on Sunday, October 18, in selected testing centers in the country.
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Typhoon Lando intensifies further; Aurora under Signal 4

Typhoon Lando (Koppu) has intensified further as it nears Luzon landmass, prompting weather officials to hoist Public Storm Warning Signal 4 over Aurora province late Saturday afternoon.
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Mar denies having hand in rumor Duterte has cancer

Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas on Saturday denied the allegation he was behind the rumor that his friend Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has cancer in the throat.
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Palace: Big number of COCs for top posts means PHL democracy is vibrant

Malacañang on Saturday said that the extraordinary number of those who filed certificates of candidacy for the top positions of the land is a showcase that our brand of democracy is vibrant.
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Lando's heavy rain to help ease effects of El Niño

Typhoon Lando's expected heavy rainfall may be a blessing in disguise as it is expected to fill water dams in Luzon and help ease the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.
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Domestic flights canceled due to Lando

Several domestic flights were canceled on Saturday due to the bad weather caused by Typhoon Lando.
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Viloria promises to showcase best against Gonzalez

Filipino-American Brian Viloria has left no stone unturned in training camp and is ready to display his finest form against the no. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world Roman Gonzalez on October 17 (October 18 PHL time) at the Madison Square Garden in New York.
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PNP alerts six regional commands in Luzon due to Lando

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said it has alerted its six regional commands in Luzon as Typhoon Lando is expected to pass through Luzon starting Sunday.
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4 Isabela towns under flood, landslide alerts; evacuations start in Baler

Local disaster response agencies in Aurora and Isabela on Saturday issued alerts and started preemptive evacuations in areas that may be severely affected by Typhoon Lando.
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LeBron gets injection in back for banged-up Cavs

LeBron James is likely to miss the rest of the preseason after having an anti-inflammatory injection in his back earlier this week as the banged-up Cleveland Cavaliers wind up their preparations for the regular season.
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#WalangPasok: Laguna province suspends Oct 17 classes

Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez suspended Saturday (October 17) classes in all levels because of Typhoon Lando.
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Ex-‘Cory general,’ Ramon Montaño, is last to file a COC for the 2016 polls

With sighs of relief, everyone was ready to call it a day as the clocked ticked past 5 p.m. at the Commission on Elections office in Manila on Friday, the last day of filling certificates of candidacy for the 2016 elections.
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Executive order on determining suspension of classes, work in govt offices

Full text of Executive Order No. 66 series of 2012, which prescibes the "rules on cancellation or suspension of classes and work in government offices due to typhoons, flooding, and other weather disturbances, and calamities."
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Duterte says Roxas not fit to run for president

While denying any plan to run for president in 2016, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas may not be fit to be president.
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Forget about me, don’t bet on substitution, Duterte tells Pinoys

"Sabihin ko sa Pilipino: Kalimutan niyo na ako at wag silang magtanong kung anong sakit ko, kalusugan ko," Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said in a radio interview after the deadline for filing a COC for mayor lapsed at the close of office hours on Friday.
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Surge of filers beat Comelec deadline for national posts

While it had been expected that the last day of filing of the certificates of candidacy at the Commission on Election's main office in Manila would go well into the night, the gates of Palacio del Gobernador were closed after a countdown to 5 p.m. on Friday leaving people insisting to get inside the premises outside.
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Comelec chair on week-long filing of COC: 'Festive, but orderly'

The week-long filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for those running in the 2016 elections has been festive but orderly, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Andres Bautista on Friday.
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PNoy’s statement on Typhoon Lando

Ayon din sa PAGASA, maaaring umabot sa 185 kph ang lakas ng hangin ni Lando, na nangangahulugang posibleng magtaas ng Storm Signal Number 4 sa mga lugar na maaapektuhan.
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The twists and turns of the #DuterteSerye

Speculation about whether Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will join the presidential race in 2016 ended when the mayor announced his final answer minutes before the filing for certificates of candidacy ended.
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PNoy: Be ready for six to 12 hours of intense rain from Lando

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday asked the public to be ready for six to 12 hours of intense rain in some parts of the country as he informed Filipinos in a nationally televised speech of a unique typhooon that moves so slowly that it would seem stationary over Luzon.
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Duterte's statement insisting he is not interested in running for president

Despite strong clamor from his supporters, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on Friday afternoon maintained that he is not interested in running for president. Minutes before the 5 p.m. deadline for the filing of certificates of candidacy, he issued the following statement to dispel rumors that he is on his way to Manila for a last-minute filing of his COC for president.
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Duterte let’s deadline pass for filing of COC for president

Supporters, among them vice presidential aspirant Alan Peter Cayetano, held on to every bit of hope that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte would heed their call and file his certificate for candidacy for president this week.
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VACC chair Martin Dino files COC for president

Martin Dino, chairman of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC), has added his name to the list of those who are seeking the presidency in the 2016 elections.
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Final answer: No interest to be president, says Duterte minutes before deadline

Minutes before the deadline of filing for candidacy, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that he had no interest in seeking the top post in the land.
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Courts told: Protect records, keep documents dry from Lando

Learning from the experience of super typhoon Yolanda in 2013, the Supreme Court has ordered courts in provinces affected by Lando to ensure that court documents are protected and would not get destroyed during the inclement weather.
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Source: Duterte still in Davao in last hour of filing

Amid speculation that he is in Manila to beat the deadline of filing for candidacy for the Commission on Elections, a highly-placed source told GMA News that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte remains in his hometown.
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